Chapter 9 Multimedia- communication that involves more than one format. Basic Functions- can incorporate text, graphics, pictures and photos, video, sound, hyperlinks, and animated objects. Creating digital video- can utilize existing video from Internet or students can produce their own movies (Windows Movie Maker, etc). Creating Presentations- PowerPoint Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Matching the Objective to Computer Functions- multimedia tools are used when there is a match between multimedia functions and your objectives. Research and Analysis- the problem statement should focus on tasks and problems that students feel are relevant and worthy of solving. A multimedia presentation can be part of a problem unit in which students have collected data and need to present the data. Results Presentation- the results presentation for a multimedia presentation is a natural extension of the data manipulation step. You need to provide some guidelines to the students regarding expectations for the final product. During Computer Use- Identify what the students will do while working on computer? Then prepare the materials they will need. Before Computer Use- if they are creating a presentation for example, you may have them create an outline. After Computer Use- generally involves reviewing and proofing their production etc. Focus of assessment can be on the subject- matter knowledge and skills and/or a variety of technology-related aspects. Rubric is used.